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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:3

Twelve Captains for Twelve Months · 1 Chronicles 27:1–15
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Translations

Modern
He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.
Traditional
Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the first month.
Literal
…of the sons of Perez, the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month.
Latin
…de filiis Phares, princeps cunctorum principum in exercitu mense primo.

Original

Hebrew
English
He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.

Notes

1 Chronicles 27:1–15

David organized his reserve army into twelve divisions. Each division served for one month each year. Their duties likely included protecting borders, policing, maintaining order in conquered areas, manning fortresses, and taking care of military equipment like horses and chariots. The divisions were not based on Israel’s tribal structure. Each division included people from different tribes, showing the kingdom's integration.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God Perez: Son of Judah, ancestor of David and Jesus

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Perez, Perezite Warfare

Topics

Armies: Generals of Corps and Divisions Month: Twelve Months Reckoned to a Year Months: The Year Composed of Twelve The Armies of Israel: Part of, Retained in Times of Peace by the Kings